Trace mineral support in one easy kit. The 2L Drinker becomes your dedicated mineral water station — just add drops and let your hens help themselves.
What's Included
Why trace minerals matter
Australian soils are naturally low in trace minerals — selenium, zinc, copper, manganese. The grains in any feed can only contain what's in the soil they grew in.
Zinc and copper deficiency shows in coat quality
Feather regrowth demands trace minerals
Manganese affects shell membrane strength
Add treats, scraps, or free-range foraging — which dilute feed intake — and the gap widens. Subtle deficiencies are easy to miss until they're not.
Why "chelated" matters
Most mineral supplements use inorganic forms — cheap to make, poorly absorbed. Mega Mineral uses chelated minerals — bonded to amino acids so they're actually taken up by the body.
It's the difference between minerals passing through and minerals being used.
How to use
What's in the box
Related: Why Quality Complete Feed Matters for Laying Hens — Learn how trace minerals support a quality feed foundation.
Shipping Policy
Dine A Chook offers a range of shipping options to suit your needs. Please review our policies below:
Shipping Rates (Australia)
- Under 500g: $13.95 flat rate.
- 500g–20kg: $15.95 flat rate.
- Over 20kg: Handled via StarTrack freight services. Shipping costs are quoted separately based on weight, size, and destination.
- Express Shipping: Calculated at checkout (from $14.95).
- Click & Collect (Garbutt): Free for eligible postcodes.
- International Orders: Calculated at checkout based on weight.
Orders Over 20kg
For orders exceeding 20kg, we use StarTrack freight services. Shipping costs vary depending on the parcel's weight, size, and destination. During checkout, the "Contact for Quote" option will display as $0.00; however, this does not mean free shipping.
Please Note:
- You will be contacted after placing your order with a custom shipping quote.
- Your order will not be processed until you confirm and pay the quoted shipping cost.
- If you have any questions about large orders or shipping costs, please contact us before placing your order.
Pickup Only Items
Certain items, such as 20kg bags of feed, are available for pickup only from our Townsville HQ at:
Dine A Chook HQ
16 Camuglia Street, Garbutt, Townsville QLD
Please select the "Click & Collect" option at checkout if purchasing pickup-only items. These items cannot be shipped under any circumstances.
How is Your Order Shipped?
All Dine A Chook orders are sent using Australia Post unless otherwise stated. Standard shipping includes tracking, and all orders require a signature upon delivery unless you provide an authority to leave. We deliver to:
- Residential and business addresses
- PO Boxes
- Parcel Lockers
Shipping Times
| State | Estimated Delivery (Business Days) |
| Queensland | 2–3 days |
| New South Wales | 3–5 days |
| Victoria | 5–7 days |
| South Australia, Tasmania & ACT | 6–8 days |
| Western Australia & Northern Territory | 8–12 days |
*With the exception of busy periods, orders received before 11am are generally shipped the same day.*
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At the recommended dose of 4–5 drops per litre, a 50ml bottle provides approximately 3–5 months of supplementation for a small flock of 4–6 birds. Larger flocks will use it faster.
Either works. Many customers use a dedicated 2L drinker for mineral water (like this bundle provides) while keeping plain water available separately. Others add it to all water sources. Both approaches are fine — hens will self-regulate their intake.
Yes. The 2L size is included because it's ideal for a dedicated mineral station — easy to manage, stays fresh, and you're not making up large batches. But the Mega Mineral works with any size drinker at the same rate (4–5 drops per litre).
Quality feed is the foundation, and it does contain added minerals. But Australian soils are naturally deficient in many trace minerals, and any treats, scraps, or free-range foraging dilutes the mineral intake from feed. Mega Mineral provides extra support — especially useful during moult, stress, or heavy laying periods.
Mega Mineral contains chelated forms of zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and iron — the key trace minerals often lacking in Australian-grown grains. "Chelated" means they're bonded to amino acids for better absorption compared to inorganic mineral salts.